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MASTER MINDZ
December
2014
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INDEX
From the Principal’s Desk
Green school Drive
Campus Upbeat@DPS,BOPAL(Primary)
Special Assemblies
Workshops Attended by teachers
Sports
Trips and Tours
Message from Principal’s Desk
“Education is much more than mere learning. It
is a soul searching exercise committed towards
excellence.” Delhi Public School Bopal has
become a centre for excellence in the field of
education and aims at the holistic
development of children. It heralds the
arrival of innovative and holistic education
where child centred learning takes
precedence over cumbersome and
monotonous class work. Leveraging on
‘relationships’ that matter in the child’s life,
weave the important interactions within the
well structured school programmes that
contribute in bringing about the quality
results and holistic outcomes in the students.
Numerous studies show that test scores leap,
often by more than 20 per cent, when children are
encouraged to develop good attitudes towards
themselves and their learning. Keeping this in
mind our school offers programmes to help their
students develop key character strengths such as
resilience, persistence, optimism and courage
which actively contribute to a well rounded
personality. Our teachers help students "grow"
their inner cores. Key qualities like Joie de vivre,
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the ability to love and appreciate life , might sound wishy-washy in the hard world of exam
results, but love and security feed a host of qualities that great learners need. These include the
ability to be open and receptive, to be willing and to feel connected. Meanwhile, cultivating an
attitude of appreciation means being able to enjoy the journey of learning, wonder at nature,
relish a good story, feel good about achievements, and enjoy the companionship of the
classroom. All of which, in turn, feed confidence, excitement and curiosity back into the
learning loop.
It is very true that children are like flowers in a garden with different colours and fragrances,
who add to the beauty of the garden. The teachers are like gardeners who care and nurture the
small seedlings and turn them into well blossomed flowers. They play a cardinal role in
building up the character of the students. They work in close coordination with the students
and provide them education that helps them to develop into balanced personalities with sound
values of love, kindness, devotion and service before self. This dynamic combination
empowers them to be the future leaders of tomorrow. They also prepare global citizens well
equipped with life skills needed to face the changing challenges of the world around them.
The school also offers an array of principles and values that integrate in the life of every child,
giving them an incredible opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth. Our mission
is to imbue our students with universally prized moral values who can effortlessly adopt to
multicultural ethos and milieu and are competent to perform in a globalize knowledge
economy. We facilitate quality education by sculpting the character of the students with
intellectual powers as well as strength of culture.
My dear parents, Education at Delhi Public School is not a destination but a journey of
exploration which is full of hopes, promises, and endless possibilities because every child is
unique and precious to us. I am confident that it will always be a beacon of light, dispelling the
darkness of ignorance and lighting the path of its students, while radiating kindness and
compassion, as it soars high in its pursuit of academic excellence and fulfilment of the school
motto ‘ Service before Self ’.
Mr Surender P Sachdeva
(Principal, DPS Bopal)
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PART - B
SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES
Rakshabandhan(II-B)
Special assembly on
Rakshabandhan was conducted
by students of class II B on
Monday, 4th of Aug. 2014. The
programme commenced with a
thought followed by a wonderful
skit based on the importance of
rakshabandhan and its history.
Then the children enthralled
everyone with their flawless
singing and actions in an action
song. Finally they swept the
audience off their feet with a
fantastic dance performance. The
kids participated with their
utmost efforts and huge
enthusiasm.The programme
concluded with warm wishes,
blessings and mentoring from the head mistress Sabina Sawhney Ma‟am.
Independence day and Janmashtmi(III-C)
A special assembly celebrating independence
day and Janmashtmi was conducted in the
school on 11 August 2014 by the students of
class III C. The students performed a skit
artistically depicting the importance of
Janmashtmi and the customary matki fod
,followed by an inspiring fashion show based
on freedom fighters. The assembly ended with
a hilarious dance performance by the kids.
Through the assembly children learnt the
importance of 15th August as well as
Janmashtmi in the form of entertainment.
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Independence Day(V-G)
The special assembly was conducted by class V-G on 13/08/14.The assembly began with a prayer and thought for the day followed by value of the month on “Patriotism”. Importance of Independence day was explained by children and remembering the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India from the British rule.It was Followed by poem of Rabindranath Tagore “Where the mind is without fear”and dance performance. At the end HM ma‟am addressed the students about the importance of Independent India.
Ganesh Chaturthi(III-D)
Special Assembly of III-D was
conducted on 25.08.14.The theme
of the assembly was Ganesh
Chaturthi. The children were all
geared up to participate in the
class assembly. Children
participated with lots of vigor and
enthusiasm. The assembly
started with a prayer. It was
followed by the thought for the
day and the news which was read
by the children. Facts about
Ganpati festival were told next,
in which the children entered the stage chanting „Ganapati Bappa Mourya‟ followed by Ganesh
Stuti.Environmental issues related to Ganesh Visarjan was another important part of the
assembly. Here the children spoke about the various ways to protect our water bodies during
Ganesh Visarjan. The assembly concluded with an energetic dance performed by the children on
Ganesh Vandana.
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Ganesh Chaturthi(IV-B)
Special Assembly of class IV B was
conducted on Wednesday 27.08.14.The
theme of the assembly was Ganesh
Chaturthi. The children were all geared up to
participate in the class assembly. Children
participated with huge vigor and
enthusiasm. The main topic of the assembly
was AUM .Importance of AUM in every step
of life and its effects were explained to the
students through a skit and thought.The
glorious form of AUM was shown through
an exceptional dance performance. assembly
started with a prayer. Assembly concluded
with Ganesh Puja and addressal by H.M Ma’am.
Teacher‟s Day(II-D)
Special assembly on Teacher's day was conducted by the
students of class 2D on Monday 1 Sept. The children
enthralled everyone present with their flawless
performances be it the ramp show, song or dance.
Children were looking very adorable when they
performed the ramp walk dedicated to all the teachers.
They enlightened each one present with the importance
of this day and gave various interesting facts.
Teacher‟s Day(V-H)
Special Assembly to celebrate Teacher's Day was conducted by Class V-H on 3rd Sept. The
assembly started with the prayer, followed by thought for the day and News. Some information
regarding teacher's day celebration was given. A short poem on "Why God made Teachers " was
also recited. It was followed by a skit from Mahabharat which emphasized the need to remain
focused and keep an eye on the goal to succeed. Assembly concluded with a foot tapping dance
and words of encouragement from our respected Headmistress.
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Navratri and Dussehra(II-F)
Special Assembly on Navratri and Dussehra was conducted by the tiny tots of class II F. The
whole assembly performed by the students enthralled the audience with their dynamic
performing skills. The whole programme was unmatchable and unbeatable almost in the form of
dance and drama with young ones disguised in the nine forms of goddess Durga and other
mythological characters related to the festival.Children started the programme with morning
prayer, thought for the day, followed by a superb skit depicting the various forms of Maa Durga.
Then it was followed by a captivating Garba dance performance . In the end live Aarti of Maa
Durga was performed by H.M ma‟am , all the teachers and few students. The assembly
performance doubled the joy and enjoyment of the whole festive mood!!!
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Diwali Celebration(III-G)
The power packed rangers!!!!
Diwali Special assembly was conducted by the students of class 3 G on 10 October 2014 in
Abhivyakti. The whole assembly performance was power packed and full of entertainment for the
targeted audience. It started with a prayer and a thought followed by a video on care and
compassion, which touched the heart of the audience deep inside. The children gave a brief
introduction about the festival and various facts and ways of celebrating it. Amidst all the fun and
frolic, singing and dancing they raised many important issues and told everyone how to celebrate
the festival as per the need of the society and environment today which includes: sharing
happiness with those who have no families, exchanging happiness with someone‟s gloominess
helping the needy, saving electricity, saying no to crackers, not just cleaning our own houses,
cleaning the society as well and go green etc etc….. Some students disguised as different gods and
goddesses and performed a fashion show, since as per our cultural beliefs we worship different
gods and goddesses in India. The programme concluded with an amazing dance performance by
the students. In the end Head Mistress ma‟am immensely appreciated the enthusiasm and efforts
of each and every child by calling the whole team onstage and then extended her warm wishes
and blessings to all the students with some safety tips.
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Children‟s Day Celebration (IV-C)
We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well being of our children, which
has always been and will continue to be the most universally cherished aspiration of humankind."
14-11-2014
A day marking
childhood, Children‟s
Day celebrations focus on
children and their
enjoyment. Schools and
educational institutions
mark the occasion as a
grand fiesta. In the
Primary wing of DPS
Bopal Children‟s Day is
commemorated with
immense joy, enthusiasm
and magnificence every
year. Various activities
and events are specially
organized for this day. Teachers organize different programmes and events for the students. This
year a special assembly was conducted by the students of IV C where students commemorated
Pundit Nehru on this day and shared with everyone the significance of this day. Children
performed a skit and dance based on the theme. A surprise assembly was also conducted by the
teachers for their beloved students wherein teachers performed dance and sang various kids
songs. Children certainly were amused to see their very own teachers dancing which was quite
surprising as well for them as they never knew about this part of them. Adding on to their
surprise their favourite comic character Gerenimo Stilton also came to school to wish them on
their big day. In the recess time ice candies were distributed to all the kids including teachers
which were relished by all. The excitement and enjoyment of the students made every teacher of
the wing glorify.
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Diwali Celebration(V-B & V-J)
Diwali is the festival of
lights. As India gears up
for the Diwali
celebration, a Special
Assembly by the
students of Class V-B
and V-J was held on
17th October 2014 in
Abhivyati . Lighted
Diyas and Rangoli
created a vibrant
atmosphere which was
in perfect sync with the
festive mood. The
program began with a
prayer by the students
which was followed by
the Thought for the day.
Students also presented
news which included
Current events. After the
news, Shlok chanting by
a student set the mood
for the festivities
followed by a „Fashion
Fiesta‟ on main characters of “Ramayan”. Thereafter, the audience was enlightened with reasons for the
celebration of “The MAHAFEST - DIWALI”, importance of 5 days of celebration and significance of
diyas, rangoli and fireworks in an interesting way. Amongst all the fun and frolic, children also encouraged
other students to celebrate Eco friendly Diwali through a skit . During their interaction with “ Gandhiji”
in this act, they shared with him how they are contributing in protecting the “Mother Earth” . They even
sensitized the audience to help the needy. An entertaining dance highlighting the festival's spirit was
presented by a group of students. In conclusion, a group of students conveyed their best wishes for a
Happy Diwali by reciting a poem. At the end, Principal Sir blessed the students, asked them to do one act
of kindness and wished them a happy and safe Diwali.
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English Week(V-K)
On Thursday 20 Nov 14, special assembly marking the arrival of English Week in DPS Bopal
Primary wing was conducted by the students of class V K.
The assembly began with a thought based on the month i.e Honesty. After that students
performed a skit and a dance based on the theme. They also explained the various parts of speech
in a sentence through a skit which was applauded by everyone present. The students showcased
great teamwork and lots of efforts were made on the prop making and execution. After that the
assembly became even more special as H.M Ma‟am formally acknowledged and congratulated all
the winners of Zyfest Competition. All the winning performances i.e Poems Come Alive, Dance
and Bal geet were peformed in Abhivyakti. Children gave a spectacular performance which was
applauded by one and all present and the hall was filled with the sound of thunder claps.
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WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY TEACHERS
A Workshop on English Speaking for Sports and Music Department
A workshop on English Speaking for Sports and Music Department was held on 16th July 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room, conducted by Ms. Tulika Saha attended by Sports and Music Department Teachers.
A Music Workshop
A music workshop was held on 2nd October 2014 at Kocharab,Paldi, conducted by Spic Macay
Mr. Chintan Vasavada attended the workshop.
Gender Sensitization Workshop
A workshop on Gender Sensitization was held on 7th November 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room,
conducted by Ms. Divya Purohit between 8:00 to 8:30 am.
Discussion was on gender sensitization, It was in reference to the need of women safety given the
increase in the current crime scenario. The need to break out of the stereotypes of their
characteristics and expected/unexpected behavior.
Role of a teacher in creating awareness and equality in the minds of both gender, and make
environment of mutual respect in all fronts of life.
Effects of media on the young minds and their expected, accepted behavior, and how to prevent
this influence on young minds.
It was an interactive session, where inputs came from teachers on how they can implement these
ideas in their day to day class briefing as well as parent interaction.
This workshop was attended by Primary School Teachers and 51 Teachers attended the workshop.
LDQ Workshop – How to make Language Teaching
Interesting
LDQ workshop was held on 1st November 2014 at Dps Bopal in AV Room, conducted by Ms.
Hemlata Rathore between 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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This workshop was based on the problems faced by different teachers at their level and how we
can solve it.
Teachers also discussed about grammar rules, use of Matra‟s, correct pronunciation. It was an
informative and interactive session.
All teachers of Classes I and II and teachers of Hindi Department of Classes III to V attended the
workshop.
CCE Workshop
CCE Workshop was conducted by senior school teachers on 14th November 2014 which was
attended by Ms Sujata and Ms Vidya The duration of the workshop was for one hour held in A.V.
Room. The workshop aimed at giving information about Scholastic and Co-scholastic Areas, its
weightage, assessment etc.
Financial Camp Workshop
A workshop on Financial Planning was held on 21st November 2014 at DPS Bopal in AV Room
between 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
The session was very informative and based on effective investments for retirement planning. As
teachers from Primary Section reached in the mid of session could not get any help for financial
counseling.
The teachers who attended Financial Camp from Primary Section are: Ms. Beverly Court, Ms.
Hemlata, Ms.Anju Pachchigar, Ms. Mini Nair, Ms. Swati, Ms. Ashu, Ms. Ruchika Sobti and Ms.
Sushma Saini.
Skill Based Teachers Training Workshop
A Workshop on Skill based teachers training was held on 26th November 2014 at AMA between
9:00 am to 5: 00 pm. This workshop was conducted by MGIS in collaboration with Dudley college London
The workshop was conducted to make the teachers aware of the UKIERI programme which is UK
India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) .It started in April 2006 with the aim of
enhancing educational links between India and the UK. In the last five years, UKIERI has played
a pivotal role in establishing a step change in the educational relations between the two countries.
In recognition of the substantial achievements and building on the success of this initiative, the
programme has been extended for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. It will also provide opportunities for
professional and leadership development of schools, higher education institutions and vocational
institutions, support partnerships and develop student mobility and skills development
programmes.
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The session also included various activities which highlighted different ways of teaching and
emphasized on effective methodologies of teaching – learning process. Ms. Reena Jha from
Primary Section attended the workshop.
Hindi Workshop
Hindi Workhop was Organised by New Saraswati House(Sankalp) on 27th November 2014 at
AMA, Ahmedabad between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Ravi
Prakash Gupta.
The subject of workshop was “How to make Hindi a successful, interesting and student oriented
language in present condition and how to develop self analysis, skill, vocabulary and
pronunciation of students.”
The workshop was very informative. Mr. Gupta explained us how to teach Hindi alphabets, word
and grammar in interesting and easy way to the students. With this, he covered maximum topics
of grammar related with middle and high school also. He has guided us how to teach Hindi in
delightful way not as a subject.
WORKSHOP ATTENDED BY STUDENTS
Philately Workshop
Philately Workhsop was held on 13th October 2014 at GPO Relief Road Ahmedabad between 10:00
am to 1:00 pm.
The postal department to celebrate philately week had organised a workshop when students of
different schools participated. They had a workshop on stamps and different activities like quiz
competition. On the spot drawing competition was held. 5 students from class 5 were selected.
They won in the quiz competition. The result of the drawing competition is not declared yet. The
teacher incharge to take the children to GPO from school was Ms. Jahal Rajput.
Name of Participants took part in this workshop:
1. Tanisha Sharma V-C
2. Aashna Sheth V-C
3. Pratham Parmar V-D
4. Harsh Shah V-D
5. Vrund Patel V-J
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SPORTS
ALL GUJARAT STATE LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT, 2014.
Rudra Gol of class I G won three gold medals and overall champion trophy in
under 6 years boys category in all Gujarat State level skating tournament
which was held at T.M.Skating rink , Ahmedabad on 7th and 8th June , 2014.
SAG DISTRICT LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT 2014 – 2015
SAG District Level Skating Tournament 2014-15 was
held from 23rd August to 25th August at EKLAVYA
SPORTS ACADEMY , AHMEDABAD.
DPS BOPAL WON 16 GOLD , 11 SILVER & 6 BRONZE
MEDALS
HEAD COACH : MR. INDRAJEET RAJPUT / MR.
NILESH CHAVADA
Winners
NO. NAME CLASS /
SEC
300 MTS 500 MTS 1000 MTS ROAD RACE
1. AYUSH PATEL VII H BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE GOLD
2. ARUSHI DADHICH VI H GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD
3. HARSH SHAH V D SILVER ---- GOLD GOLD
4. URVI SAINI X I GOLD GOLD GOLD GOLD
5. TANAY SHAH V H GOLD SILVER SILVER SILVER
6. VRUND PATEL V J SILVER GOLD GOLD GOLD
7. ABHISHEK PATEL XI F SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER
8. ATHARVA BHAVSAR V B ---- BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE
9. KASHISH PATEL VI D SILVER ---- GOLD SILVER
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SCHOOL GAMES STATE LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014.
School Games State Level Skating Tournament, 2014 was held at Unnati Skating Rink, Baroda
from 1st September to 3rd September 2014.
DPS BOPAL WON 04 Gold , 03 Silver and 03 Bronze Medals.
Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput / Nilesh Chavada
Winners
NO. NAME CLASS 300 mts
500 mts
1000 mts
Road Race
1. Tanay Shah V H Silver Bronze Broze Gold
2. Harsh Shah V D --- --- Bronze Silver
3. Vrund Patel V J Gold Gold Gold Silver
KHELMAHAKUMBH DISTRICT LEVEL SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014.
Khelmahakumbh District Level Skating Tournament, 2014 was held at Eklavya Sports Academy,
Thaltej , Ahmedabad on 12th and 13th October, 2014
DPS BOPAL WON 21 Gold , 15 Silver and 19 Bronze Medals.
Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput / Nilesh Chavada
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WINNERS
NO. NAME CLASS Age Group 300 mts
500 mts
1000 mts
1. Rudra Gol I G Under – 16 Silver Silver Silver
2. Yuvraj Gol VI E Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Bronze
3. Tanay Shah V H Under – 13 Gold --- Silver
4. Kashish Patel VI D Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold
5. Arushi Dadhich VI H Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold
6. Abhishek Patel XI F Above - 16 Silver Silver Silver
7. Ayush Patel VII H Under – 13 Silver Gold Silver
8. Vrund Patel V J Under – 13 --- Bronze Bronze
9. Harsh Shah V D Under – 13 Gold Gold Gold
10. Urvi Saini X I Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold
11. Aarsh Shah V H Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Silver
12. Adhya Sharma III H Under – 13 Bronze Bronze Bronze
13. Ahiri Arora VI C Under – 13 --- Silver Silver
14. Aanya Patel V E Under – 13 Silver Bronze Bronze
15. Kanchi Doshi VII E Under – 13 Bronze --- ---
16. Ronak Agarwal X A Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold
17. Dhruvam Patel VIII E Under – 16 Gold Gold Gold
18. Manav Agarwal X I Under – 16 Bronze Bronze Bronze
19. Twisha Patel IX H Under – 16 Silver Silver Silver
20. Dhwani Kanuga IX H Under – 16 Bronze Bronze Bronze
CBSE WEST ZONE SKATING TOURNAMENT , 2014
CBSE West Zone Skating Tournament was held at
L.K.Singhania Education Centre, Rajasthan from 16th
October to 18th October 2014.
Coach :- Indrajeetsinh Rajput Manager :- Nilesh Chavada
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PARTICIPANTS
NO. NAME CLASS 300 mt 500 mt Road Race
1. Rudra I. Gol I G ---- SILVER ----
2. Yuvrajsinh Gol VI E ---- ---- ----
3. Atharva Bhavsar V B ---- ---- ----
4. Rashesh Limbochiya II B ---- ---- ----
5. Arushi Dadhich VI H ---- ---- ----
6. Aarsh Shah V H ---- ---- ----
7. Rudra Rajput IV I ---- ---- ----
Swimming
KHEL MAHAKUMBH STATE LEVEL SWIMMING COMPETITION
Arushi Madatala of class 5F won Goldmedal in 200 m
Individual medley and Gold medal in 100mtr Free style
event at Khel Mahakumbh State level Swimming
competition in Surat on 17th November 2014.
CBSE NATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP , 2014
Rudra Gol of class I G got Silver medal in
under - 8 boys category in CBSE West Zone
Skating tournament in 500 mts rink race. He
was Selected for National which was held at
South Point Public School, Sonipat, Haryana
in between 17th to 20th November , 2014. He
reached upto semifinals.
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EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
Kalamkhush Paper Factory, Nr. Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad (Class V) Our school had organised an Educational trip to paper factory on 5th Nov and 7th Nov 14 for class V and Prerna students. It was a wonderful learning experience for the children. They were able to see and learn how handmade paper is made using different raw materials. Children carefully observed the complete process and stages required to make handmade paper. Children were keenly noting down what they saw and observed in their rough notebooks. They were also shown how paper photo frames are made. Children were later taken to the department where all the goods made from handmade paper were displayed and sold. They were surprised to see a variety of things made from paper and showed great appreciation for the manual labour that went into making such ethnic items. They were also shown how yarn is spun from cotton using the spinning wheel. The trip has been an enlightening learning experience for the children to remember forever.
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Kite Museum and City Museum - PALDI (Class III)
Learning through exposure is always the best and a permanent one! Hence educational trips play
an important role in the curriculum as a vehicle for sensory experiences.
The students of Class III were exposed to a museum. They learnt that a museum is a place where
old things are preserved for visitors to get an idea about our cultural heritage. They were taken to
the Kite museum, City museum and Cinema museum Paldi on 18th November 14. There they saw
kites of different shapes, sizes and colours. They also saw a short documentary film on “How to
make kites”. Keeping in mind the upcoming Uttarayan festival this trip was planned to bring
more awareness amongst the children about the world famous kite festival of Gujarat.
On the first floor of the Kite museum was the City museum. Children saw huge utensils, old
cameras, statues, a model of mosque, Gurudwara, temple along with Jaganathji‟s palki. They were
made aware of our rich cultural heritage and the joint family system. There was an exhibition hall
where the traditional things of Gujarat were displayed. Then they also had a glance over the
Cinema museum where they saw old hindi movie banners. Children were keenly taking a note of
all the things that they observed.
The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. They got an opportunity to interact and travel
along with their peers. The excitement was clearly visible on each one‟s face as it was a good
change from their everyday class routine.